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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1957

Page

19

Snead Wins Round Robin in Rain Soaks Ford for Fifth Title

In New Rochelle New York Sam Snead charged from behind to win the 90 hole round robin by eight points over Doug Ford. The ageless Snead, just turned 45, totaled 338 for the event at Wykagyl Country Club, beating Ford who finished at 33. Hogan and Bolt tied for third at plus 14.

New Rochelle N.Y Sam Snead Doug Ford Ford Snead Wykagyl Country Club Ben Hogan Ken Venturi San Francisco Hogan Bolt Invermess Club Toledo Ohio Tommy Bolt Bulldog Ford Yonkers Meadow Brook Sammy Snead N. Y Elmer Ward Fun

Bowden Breaks Four-Minute Mile In Stockton Meet

Don Bowden, 20, UC Berkeley alum, becomes first American to run the mile under four minutes with a 3:58.7 at the Pacific Association AAA meet in Stockton. Coach Brutus Hamilton credits planning and ideal track conditions at Baxter Stadium for the breakthrough after Fresno Relays setback.

Jack Stevenson Stockton Calif Don Bowden Fresno University of California Jerome Walters Los Angeles Bowden Pacific Association Wes Santee Don Brutus Hamilton Hamilton United States Glenn Cunningham Kansas College of the Pacific Baxter Stadium Berkeley

Fullmer Starts Comeback Trail in Chicago Test

Gene Fullmer returns to the ring 37 days after a knockout by Sugar Ray Robinson to face Ralph Tiger Jones Friday at Chicago Stadium. The 10 round NBC bout is a rematch of their April 20 1956 clash won by Fullmer. Jones is ranked No 5 NBA and No 7 Ring in 160-pound class and holds a decision over Robinson in 1955. Fullmer's career stands 40-4 while Jones is 44-17-4.

Gene Fullmer Chicago Ralph Tiger) Jones Pullmer Sugar Ray Robinson Sugar Ray National Boxing Assn Ring Magazine Jones Robinson NBA West Jordan Utah Chicago Stadium NBC Cleveland Tiger Charles Homez France Hardy Smallwood Arthur King Chico Vejar Joe Gray Flint Miah

PCL Directors Fight Talk Of West Coast Move

Pacific Coast League directors voiced strong opposition to rumors that major league teams could relocate to the West Coast. President Leslie O'Connor said attendance is suffering and the league must find ways to stay in business. Hollywood club president Bob Cobb warned the move could cost the league about 500000 at the gate this season.

Sacramepnto Calif Pacific Coast League West Coast Leslie O'Connor Bob Cobb Hollywood Club Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants New York Yankees Casey Stengel St. Louis Cardinals Freddy Hutchinson

Buzz Frantz Wins State Elks Golf Tourney

Buzz Frantz, 40, of Huntington shot a one under par 71 to win the Lith annual State Elks Golf Tournament at Willow Wood Country Club. He finished 54 holes with 223 strokes, beating Don Hinchman and defending champ Jack Peck. Frantz birdied No. 17 to seal the victory as Hinchman finished second with 225 and Peck third with 227.

Jack Peck Logan Hinchman Frantz Andy Brawley Charleston Steve Alaki Beckley Earl Jones Jim Chatfield A Hedrick

Columbus Jets Stop Virginians Seven-Game Slide

In Richmond on January 2, the Columbus Jets defeated the Virginians 5-3 in the finale of a seven game cross country series. Whammy Douglas hurled a nine hit game for Columbus while Johnny Lipon drove in four runs with a double a single and a sacrifice fly. An error by Tommy Carroll and a Lipon sac fly pushed the Jets to lead 3-1 in the fifth.

Richmond Jane Columbus Jets Virginians Columbus Jets Virg Whammy Douglas Johnny Lipon Tommy Carroll Lipon Jim Post Carroll Johnny Powers Kansas City Vic Power Athletics Cleveland Indians Mickey McDermott Indians Alex Kellner A’s Ray Narleski

Suffolk Line Coach Takes Head Position

Suffolk Line coach Mike Motto resigns to accept a head coaching post in Watertown Connecticut. Motto, 32, will also coach basketball baseball and soccer in his new job.

Suffolk Mike Motto Suffolk High School Watertown Conn Motto

Virginia Side Nine Tops Bluefield in Ohio Valley League Twin Bill

Virginia Side Nine earned a fifth straight win with a doubleheader sweep over the Bluefield Mountaineers. Joe Pendleton pitched a 2-0 opener win with 17 strikeouts, while Bob Pendleton homered and added an 8-7 nightcap victory. Fred Saunders homered for Bluefield in the nightcap, as Ray Brewer and Keith Waterhouse contributed two hits for Virginia Side Nine. Bluefield has an open date next Sunday before facing Henn-S Scott's field at Tazewell.

Bluefield Va Virginia-West Virginia Bluefield Mountaineers Pendleton Brothers Joe Bob Bluefield West Virginians Jim Mitchell Fred Saunders Bo Bowman Don Sparks Ray Brewer Keith Waterhouse Virginia Siders Bluefielders Henn Scott's Tazewell

Brooklyn Politician Accuses Dodgers Boss of Pay TV Deal

Harris J. Klein, a Brooklyn Democratic candidate for borough president, accuses Walter O'Malley of signing a contract with Skiatron TV Inc. granting exclusive pay TV rights to Dodger games in Los Angeles for a 1 million dollar down payment. O'Malley declined further comment.

Brooklyn N.Y Walter O'Malley Brooklyn Dodgers Dodger Games Los Angeles Harris J. Klein Transit Authority O'Malley West Coast Klein Skiatron Dodgers Dodger Long Island

Directors Meet To Appoint New Heads At Ocean Downs

Ocean City Maryland June 2 Directors of Ocean Downs Raceway Inc have been called to a meeting to elect replacements for nine directors who resigned amid an intra management fight. Robinson chairman and largest stockholder called the meeting to form a cooperative board. Bennet and eight others left the 16 member board saying Robinson refused to call meetings and cooperate. Also listed are baseball scores from American Association games in Minneapolis Indianapolis Charleston Omaha Denver Louisville Wichita and St Paul with various innings noted.

Ocean City Ocean Downs Raceway, Inc Robinson Edgar Bennett

Yankees and Orioles split doubleheader in New York

In New York, rookie Ralph Terry pitched a three hit 4 0 shutout in the second game giving the Yankees a split with Baltimore as the Orioles won the opener 3 2. Mantle Berra and Elston Howard drove in all six Yankee runs in the first inning.

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Top Girl Nine At Bowen Tonight

The World Champion All-Girls team from Omaha was to play Bluefield Aces at Bowen Field but rain postponed the game. A makeup date set for 7:30 PM tonight supports fund drive for the Appy league season. The team, led by Bill Allington, features Joanne Weaver and Dottie Schroeder and plans July exhibitions with Minneapolis and Wichita.

Bowen Field Omaha Nebraska Bluefield Aces Bluefield Baseball Club Minneapolis Wichita American Association Jackie Oblinger

Charleston Tossers Edge Omaha Nine 3-2

Charleston Senators beat the Omaha Cardinals 3-2 as Johnny Tsitouris allowed five hits and earned his sixth win. Lou Limmer lined a single and Don Lassetter homered after Omaha stranded two in the second.

Charleston Omaha Johnny Tsitouris Omaha Cardinals Charleston Senators Lou Limmer Don Lassetter Tsitouris Cardinals Four Decat

Baseball scores and schedule from AP league roundup

Yesterday results include Philadelphia 5 eye 3 Milwaukee 3 St Louis 3 2 New York 24 Cincinnati 6 2 and Chicago 4 4. Today's schedule lists Brooklyn at Philadelphia Padres versus Cardwell New York at Pittsburgh Gomez versus Law only games scheduled.

Philadelphia Eye Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn Padres Cardwell Gomez Law Miwaukee St Louis

Archie Moore Defeats Belgian Heavy King in Sixth Round

In Stuttgart Germany on June 2 Archie Moore world light heavyweight champion knocked out Belgian heavyweight Alain Cherville in the sixth round of a scheduled ten round bout at the Exhibition Hall Arena. A left hook to the body dropped Cherville late in the round, his corner threw in the towel, Moore weighed 187 pounds to Cherville's 199, and earlier floors in the second round and a gash under Cherville’s eye signaled Moore’s control.

Stuttgart Germany Archie Moore Alain Cherville Exhibition Hall Arena Cherville Moore

Cubs win second game of doubleheader over Reds 4 2

Chicago uses eight hits to defeat Cincinnati Redlegs 4 2 in the nightcap as Bob Rush earns his first win in seven decisions before leaving with a ligament injury. Moe Drabowsky suffers the first game loss as Cincinnati rallies for a 6 4 win.

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Crocker Wins Beach Round Robin Golf Title

Fay Crocker of Montevideo Uruguay captured the Beach Round Robin in Virginia Beach by five points over Mickey Wrigday in a $12,000 event. Crocker’s victory marked her milestone win as she celebrated her birthday and looked toward new ahievements in a crowded field.

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